MARYLAND - During its winter meeting on Saturday, the Democratic National Committee elected Ken Martin as its new chair. Martin is the chair of the Minnesota DFL and the current president of the Association of Democratic States Committee (ASDC). Martin had overwhelming support from the voting members of the DNC.

SD Democratic Party Chair Shane Merrill states, “The South Dakota delegation congratulates Chair Martin on his election win. Ken has consistently supported the SD Democratic party as Chair of Minnesota and we look forward to having a friend in the highest seat in the Democratic Party. I want to thank the South Dakota delegation for the unanimous vote for Chair Martin.”

On Sunday, the ASDC elected Jane Kleeb as its new President. Kleeb is the Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party and under her tenure, spearheaded an increase of elected Democrats from 215 to over 1,000 throughout the state.

SD Democratic Party Vice Chair Jessica Meyers states, “Jane Kleeb is a rancher,  has been a fierce advocate for landowners and a good friend to South Dakota for years. Rural states now have an ally representing us at a national level and we look forward to a much needed investment in the middle of America”.

For questions, you can contact the SDDP Executive Director Dan Ahlers at [email protected] or contact the state party office by phone at 605-271-5405 or 605-940-3071.